Beaver habitat
Keystone Beaver Strategies

Coexistence for Oregon's Waterways

We help Oregon landowners, communities, and agencies manage water and wildlife harmoniously through coexistence solutions that reduce flooding, restore habitat, and keep beavers on the landscape.

Our Strategies

Built for resilience, designed for compliance

Pond Leveler Systems

Pond Leveler Systems

DEVICES THAT LET WATER FLOW

Pond levelers are flow devices installed through beaver dams to regulate water levels without triggering their building instincts. By quietly draining excess water, they prevent flooding of roads, fields, or yards while allowing beavers to maintain their habitat. This coexistence tool protects property and preserves the ecological value of wetlands

Culvert protection

Culvert protection

FLEXIBLE WATER MANAGEMENT

Beavers often target culverts for damming, which can block water flow and cause costly flooding or road damage. Culvert protection devices provide a humane, effective solution—maintaining natural beaver activity while keeping infrastructure safe. We design and install barriers that balance ecosystem needs with property and community resilience

Tree Caging

Tree Caging

PROTECTING YOUR RESOURCES

We protect vulnerable trees from beaver chewing by installing sturdy wire mesh around trunks. This simple, non-invasive method allows beavers to thrive without losing valuable shade trees, riparian buffers, or landscaping. Tree caging balances ecological benefits with landowner needs, ensuring both forests and waterways remain resilient

Our Philosophy

Three core principles guide our approach to beaver coexistence

Coexistence first

Beavers and human infrastructure can coexist when engineering meets ecological understanding

Prevention over reaction

Well-designed installations with maintenance prevent costly dam removal cycles and repeated conflicts

Regulation as guidance

Oregon's regulatory framework ensures solutions protect fish passage, wetland function, and sustainability

Get in Touch

Ready to explore beaver coexistence solutions for your property or community? Contact us to schedule a consultation.